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4.7
1128 Reviews (1128)
5 Stars
846
4 Stars
207
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
92.2%
Recommend this course
1060 out of 1128 reviews
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4.6
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 reviews
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4.6
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
89.3%
Recommend this course
67 out of 75 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7322 yards
Slope 144
Rating 75.8

On the Classic Club's scenic landscape, golfers will find a wide variety of trees including olive trees, towering pines, and California pepper, but unlike the many other golf courses in Palm Springs, there isn't a single palm tree. The Classic Club opened in 2006 to much acclaim and has since garnered a following amongst locals and visitors. Formerly a host site for the Bob Hope Classic, the challenging layout has an interesting mix of tour-worthy holes including intimidating par 3s balanced by reachable par-5s and short par-4s. Water hazards come into play on 13 holes. The back nine begins with a memorable stretch of holes. The par-4 10th is a tight driving hole with an elevated green and the 11th hole requires a shot over water. The stretch ends with the par-3 12th, which also plays over water to a well protected green.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bird Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Master Card, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts are required. Shorts must be 'bermuda'-length. Inappropriate Attire: Tank tops, T-shirts, Denim Jeans, Cargo shorts and Cut-offs.

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4.7
1128 Reviews (1128)

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Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The best of Palm Springs

Absolutely a must play in Palm Springs. The place oozes class - from the welcome to the little gifts to the 5 star golf course. You know you're on a class course when the first tee grass looks better than most of the greens you have played on ! Fairways immaculate - you could stick a flag in them anywhere and they'd be better than most of the greens elsewhere ! Sure - it's not cheap but class usually costs !

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course from the Right Tees

I had heard great things about the course, and I wasn't disappointed. The course is in good shape for summer, though some of the fairways were soaked to the point of having mud balls in 100 degree weather. I wouldn't want any part of this course from the tips, especially on a windy day. I played the white tees and it was fun. I had trouble with the speed of the greens, but I'm not used to Bermuda greens. I don't think it's my favorite course in the desert, but it's a good one.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hreat course

Staff was very nice. Very clean facility. I will diffidently return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this is a great track

Very good for your money. The most imortant play with in your ability ( proper tee box ) a great test for concetration. Will always play when in Palm Springs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A must play!

Based on all the reviews that I've read on this course, I must say it has been on the top of my list of courses to play here in the Valley and it didn't disappoint. A great facility, layout, and course conditions (even though they had just versi-cut and dusted the greens). I received a great rate on GOLFNOW and the course provided a free towel and $15 Food/Beverage credit on top of that! Highly recommeded/Must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

I had wanted to play the course for sometime and finally did. Why did I wait so long? A wonderful facility with extraordinary staff. From the moment I dropped my bag I was treated like a member for a day. I actually told the pro my own club could learn from their customer service. The course was in very good shape despite the heat. The fairways were plush and the greens ran true with good speed. They had bottomless ice cold bottle water which was needed and appreciated. The beverage cart and Grill were both very good with excellent employees. All in all a great day. I will go back and I highly recommend the Club to others.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course to play

The course was in really good condition.
The greens were s little slow maybe from bring aerated a few weeks ago.

The price was a good summer rated for GolfNow. Came with a free Classic Club towel & $15 food voucher.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Disappointed with GolfNow

Disappointing to know that I booked on line and picked a time that for whatever reason did not include the food voucher. Same price for other time times in this time slot. For example, 8 minutes later or earlier this would be included. So not only paid Golf Now a booking fee but ended up not getting what was promoted on the site! Second time that your site has been misleading during our vacation. Lots of choice both directly at courses and on other similar golf sites. Definitely will be looking elsewhere in the future!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course has great add ons like free Towel and $15 F&B Voucher. Great value for your money.

First 9 was really slow. Was raining most the time so that didn't help. But after 10 holes the groups in front packed it in and we ripped out for the rest of the holes. It's a beautiful course and would wanna play it again on a sunny day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

go the distance

The course was very playable. The pace was great we finished in 3h10m
And enjoyed every minute. Just wish they would have lowered the temperature a bit it was 107. But we had a great time. There was plenty of ice and water around the course to keep you refreshed. The staff was great very knowledgeable and friendly. I would play there in a heart beat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

The course is beautiful in spite of it being in sunmer condition. The green had been punched and sanded a week ago. I always like playing this course...when it isn't windy. Lol

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible conditions

Usually this course is in great condition, but right now it is virtually unplayable. Horrible greens and horrible fairways. It should not be open for play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing!

A must play!!! Five star all around. The staff was friendly and helpful and the food was great. Will play again.

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

We had an 8 am tee time and we went off on time. The course is in great condition and very challenging. The staff was great and the food in Bellatrix was excellent. Can't wait to lay here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Classic in the desert

A very nice facility from drive up to finish. Staff was nice and helpful , carts are outstanding , and the food was very good. foursome played in about 4 hours on a beautiful course that challenged in many ways. Some dry or dead spots but new sod was being installed. and did not affect play at all. A great value for the price

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course would play again

Excellent course and good value for the money. The club house is under construction but we were told it will be done at the end of June.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

This is a fun course with more then one signature hole.

This is a fun course with more then one signature hole. I will defiantly play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice and Challenging Course but too windy

This course was beautiful but unfortunately it is located in a wind tunnel. Since it is just north of the I-10 freeway next to Thousand Palms, the wind can really blow and it did that morning. Many of the trees lean to the East since the hard winds come out of the West and this is a tale tale sign that you get a lot of wind plus the wind turbine farm is located about 5 miles due west of the course. We complained about the winds and their location (wind tunnel) the staffer tried to say it always blows in the desert. Well not if you head to the south in the Coachella Valley. We went to Indian Springs later that day and played another 18 holes and virtually no wind.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Classic Club

Nice golf course, open no houses and requires experienced players. Not a course for high handicaps or beginners!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Be ready with your "A" game

Required you to be a shot maker with good course management. Great rewards for risk takers but you pay for a poorly played shot. Greens are quick and chipping requires the deft touch. Be wary of sucker pins. Wind adds another exciting challenge. Better to play it long then be short.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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